China Bans Officials From Receiving “New Year Gifts” to Curb Corruption | nndc | WORLD

Public employees in China They are prohibited from accepting gifts on the occasion of the Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year, in an attempt to curb bribery and corruption, the official Xinhua agency reported today.

The State Commission for the Development and Reform of ChinaThrough a decree, it established that “any person who enters public buildings with a suitcase of unusual size must be searched by the guards.”

According to the local press, during these holidays 31% of officials receive bribes. Therefore, it is not surprising that in application of the measure an electronic system has been installed to monitor possible offenders.

Xia Xueluan, Professor of Sociology at Beijing University, highlighted the move as “an example for other government bodies” in their fight against corruption.

On the Xinhuanet.com forum there was repeated criticism and ridicule for this measure. The user under the nickname “Heart of Justice” asked ironically: “And what happens if a visitor carries a check for a large amount?”

As recalled, Xi Jinping, President of China, has sent his congratulations on Anus New to the Chinese of all ethnic groups, together with their wishes of happiness and good fortune for the people and prosperity for the nation.

“I would like to extend the blessings of the Spring Festival to the people of all ethnic groups in the country. I wish you all good health, happiness for your families, success in your professional careers, and an auspicious Anus of the Ox. I also wish our homeland, with its beautiful mountains and rivers, great prosperity “Xi declared.